How to Train and Race in Hot Conditions
It’s the middle of the race and the sun is beating down. You look at your watch and wonder why your heart is beating out of your chest at such a slow pace. You may think: “Did I overestimate my…
Kipchoge’s Next Sub-2:00 Marathon Attempt
Marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya recently shared a special announcement on his social media: He’s once again aiming to break two hours in the marathon. The attempt, dubbed the Ineos 1:59 Challenge, is sponsored by manufacturing company Ineos. It…
How To Choose The Right Sports Drink
You may have heard the term “isotonic” in relation to sports drinks, but do you know what it actually means? What is ‘tonicity’ and why does it matter? Tonicity is a metric used to compare the thickness of one solution…
How to Increase Your Marathon Training Mileage
In the lead-up to the 2017 Chicago Marathon, I completed fewer runs of 20 or more miles (just one) than I had before any of my preceding 40 marathons. Recipe for disaster, right? Not so. When race day came, I…
Sleep and Exercise: Is Your Workout Ruining Your Sleep?
The road to your insomnia was paved with good intentions. Like anyone else who takes care of their body and mind, you know the many benefits of regular exercise — including better sleep — and make it a point to include regular exercise into…
Managing Injury Setbacks
It is perhaps the most frustrating moment in sports: you have trained well for a solid period of time and then suddenly an injury occurs, often when we least expect it. Your world turns from a place filled with promises…
Eliud Kipchoge Plans 1:59 Marathon (in London October 2019)
Exactly 65 years ago on Monday in Oxford Roger Bannister collapsed into a swarm of bowler-hatted men before hearing words that revived him quicker than any pharmaceutical pick-me-up. “Result of event eight: one mile. In a time of three minutes…
Ways to Increase Running Cadence and Your Pace
Increasing your cadence may be just what you need to increase your running speed. Cadence is the number of times your foot strikes the ground in a given time period, usually measured per minute. Because forward movement only happens when…
Tips for a Great Marathon Performance – Part 3
COLLECT YOURSELF An hour before the start, find a quiet place, and spend five minutes reviewing your race plan and motivation. “Remind yourself of why you’re there,” says Rodgers. “Take confidence in the months of effort behind you. An exciting…
Tips for a Great Marathon Performance – Part 2
RUN A DRESS REHEARSAL Four or five days before the marathon, do a two- or three-mile marathon-pace run in your marathon outfit and shoes. Picture yourself on the course running strong and relaxed. Besides boosting your confidence, this run will…